Jason and Mark were talking in class,but so was everyone else.As they continued to discuss their day's adventures,it suddenly became clear to them that the teacher was staring at them.They didn't realize that the class had been called to order and what was once only one conversation among many was now disruptive.Jason apologized quickly and the teacher resumed her normal activities.This situation illustrates what important aspect of perception?
A) A person's ability to detect a difference between two stimuli is absolute.
B) A person's ability to detect a difference between two stimuli is relative.
C) Men's perceptual filters are underdeveloped compared to those of women.
D) Adaptation is a common problem among younger people.

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The situation illustrates how perception can be relative, as Jason and Mark did not perceive that their conversation was disruptive until the teacher's stare indicated that it was.

Jason and Mark Were Talking in Class,but So Was Everyone